: the executive with the chief decision-making authority in an organization or business

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Second-life batteries offer potential for circular economy Jeff Renaud, CEO of Relectrify, highlighted that the project demonstrates how Australian innovation can play a leading role in the global shift toward carbon neutrality and the circular economy. Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 29 Dec. 2025 The brand’s founder and CEO Glenn Barrett joined Coats following the deal’s closing. Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 29 Dec. 2025 Rob Hale, founder and CEO of telecommunications company Granite Communications, annually doles out $1,000 checks to local recent college graduates in Massachusetts. Sydney Lake, Fortune, 29 Dec. 2025 Warren Buffett is set to retire as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway at the end of 2025. Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 29 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for CEO

Word History

Etymology

chief executive officer

First Known Use

1914, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of CEO was in 1914

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“CEO.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/CEO. Accessed 1 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

: the executive with the chief decision-making power in an organization or business
Etymology

chief executive officer

Legal Definition

CEO

noun
: the executive with the chief decision-making authority in an organization or business
Etymology

chief executive officer

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